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Drake Preston Bearden Jr.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 16 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Costello & Mains
18000 Horizon Way, Suite 800, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054
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Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Not motivated for the client, but for money - stay safe is correct
Oversold himself: said he reviewed my case and that he could deliver a document in 2 days. When I signed, I had concerns that he did not understand the case and he asked me to aid in writing a legal document that he was supposed to complete in 2 days. The document was delayed. Doesn't fight is c...
Posted by Angel | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment
lawyer never fought hard for my case and bailed out to get his money
I hired this attorney, in a Sexual Harassment/Discrimination case on my former employer, that I was wrongfully terminated, he said he fight very hard for my case and to cancel my case from Civil Rights, after that he wanted 45% for his fees, but when 2 years came up, he did nothing to get me the mone...
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"I endorse Drake Bearden without reservation. I highly recommend him for employment law matters in South New Jersey and Pennsylvania."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top 20 Verdicts in New Jersey in 2017, Top Verdict
2018
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Top Attorney Rising Star, New Jersey Monthly
2014
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top attorneys rising star, New Jersey Monthly
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Costello & Mains
2009 - 2013
Attorney, Zeff Law Firm
Associations
2009 - Present
Temple Law Alumni AssociationMember
National Employment Lawyers Association (New Jersey chapter)
Camden County Bar Association
New Jersey Association for Justice
New Jersey State Bar Association
Minorities in Profession Section Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Pritchett v. State of New Jersey, MER-L-2189-13
Verdict for Plaintiff for $11,824,911
Mills v. Temple University, 869 F. Supp. 2d 609 (2012)
Court ruled in favor of the Plaintiff
Education
N/A
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Temple University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
NJAJ Boardwalk Seminar
Interplay Between Employment Discrimination and Workers Compensation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In the state of nj - is a 'forced unpaid leave of absence' legal for a company for an employee who is medically restricted
23 May 2013
Q&A
Can I sue for being fired two weeks after coming back from FMLA?
18 Apr 2013
Q&A
Can an employer get rid of your job if you are maternity leave?
23 Jan 2013